The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-05-05
AFTER TWELVE YEARS

GLOW doyou like her, JUDI"
Young Doctor Galbraithe looked up
at his cousin second before answering.
''If she were worth hundred thou.
sand I would marry her tomorrow.
She is girl who, ten years from now,
will do honor even to Galbraithe."
Alice was silent, and outside tho
open door, in the hall, Carmie had come
all unheard in her slippercd feet, but not
unhearing, and stood silent also. She
was not vain, so felt strange delight in
this mans words, cruel and heartless as
they were; but she was proud and scnsi-
tive and her eyes flashed, and something
of the superb power that Ju lsoa G al
braithe prophesied for ten years hence
thrilled her as she stood there; then,
nothing but a girl, she shivered as she
thought how easily she could have been
won by this handsome, careless mau had
she been wealthy-won, but not loved;
and she crept silently away, wondering
if she could be anything to be proud
of-anything but poor, paid govcrness.
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"'Thirty to-day! Once should have
considered myself old at this age, with
the best of my life passed, and little be-
fore me to enjoy; but now l am very
happy, thankful, and content"
Carmie Brownell was looking across
the blue sea waters, her hands resting
upon tho railing of the balcony, her
calm, sweet face grave and thoughtful.
The climbing ivy and the rose threw
fluttering leaf shadows and sunshine
upon her tall, 1.-the form; and people on
the beach b low turned to look on the
unconscious figure for second time.
"Who is she, Leicester9"
"NIiss Brownell."
"Is that all there is to say Of her9"
"No; 1 might talk day or two o.
her, and you would be as little ae
quainted." .
"You ore unusually reticent. Sh,
must have incurred your lordship's dis
pleasure, and you punish by ignoring
her,"
"We are good friends; but I .-knev
that your questions were prompted b.
idle curiosity, and thought I would wal
until you met her. She has won fai
fame and considerable wealth, believe
by untiring patience and labor. Sh
has triumphed over every obstacle, me
trouble and disappointment that would
have crushed woman less brave, ant
now, from it all she brings, instead of {
cynical, selfish nature, one SO thorough
pure that men are made better for he
living"
"She is wealthy, famous, but sttil::un
married2"
"Yes; even an old maid, if you like
But no one ever thinks of that"
Phillip Leicester frowned, and ther
was ring of displcasure in his swee,
strong voice. 1t angered him to hea
this cool questioning, even from
friend.
Doctor Galbraithe, at his side. hand
some, fascinating, worldly-wisc, and
trifle worldly wild, turned again
look at the whitc-robed figure.
They sauntered back an hour late
just as Miss Brownel tightened the. .rcil
over her housekeeping blacks. :
q "Those are magnificent animals,
: Jover exclaimed Galbraithe.
"Yes; she handles them perfect!
!, too"
And Philips dark eyes flashed. and
wonderful light swept over his fac
with the smile and bow he gave Carm
= Brownell; while she gave u glance
both, but smile to only one, as 81
dashed by.
q And the second time that day the IA
~ tidious Judson Galbrai:he turnedto lot
at woman.
:. He had quite forgotten her, howev'
until he saw her that evening in lit
: crowd in the large drawing room.
Philip Leicester was one OF tbs crow
and Galbraithe made his way towar
them to be introduced.
She rose, smiling, gracious, thorough
lady, with no pretence to glrlishne
There were valley lilies at her belt, v
ley lilies in the soft lace at her thro
and valley lilies in the loose, low-coil
hair.
Her eyes were clear, brave, tend
her face one that changed with ev'
u thought. but was ever pure and true.
The summer passed, as all SUNNI
have way of doing, and. ono mig
when the season was almost end
| Carn,;a Rraunpll stood unon thh terr